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It’s official: Disney has entered the streaming arena, and they are not here to play.

The King Kong of the entertainment industry has been slowly but surely laying the foundation for their in-house streaming service and it is shaping up to be a crucial platform for any consumer of entertainment, from parents of kids desperate for a reprieve to the most die-hard Star Wars fan.

Here’s what we know so far:

What is the name of Disney’s streaming service? When will it be released?

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced on Thursday alongside the company’s quarterly and full-year financial results that the upcoming streaming service, which will compete with Netflix, will be dubbed Disney+.

Bob Iger, CEO of DisneyCredit:
Chris Delmas/AFP

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